Re: I don't know what this world is coming to.

From: Jeannie H Wilson (jeanniehwilson_at_aol.comnonospam)
Date: 06/21/04


Date: 21 Jun 2004 11:44:46 GMT


>There are plenty who can barely communicate in our language after years of
>being here, which is - well - just plain rude. When we go to other countries
>we expect all to use English: most Americans cannot communicate fluently in a
>second language. Argue that if you want, but I don't believe it holds water.
>
>
>
>Rae Morrill in Maine
>"Ya can't get theyuh from heeah"
>__________________________

Please tell me my coffee has yet to kick in....

Are you saying it is okay for Americans to go to other countries and expect
people to speak English but when those same people come to our country, it is
rude of them not to know the language? No wonder so many other countries hate
us.



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